Bankruptcy protection

Bankruptcy protection

Bankruptcy protection is a legal procedure in some jurisdiction which allows for an alternative to conventional bankruptcy proceedings.

For further details, see:
* Administration (insolvency) in the United Kingdom
* Chapter 11 in the United States

ee also

* Bankruptcy alternatives


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